The Close Staff

Purchase mortgage applications rebounded 6% despite higher rates, but annual demand remained nearly flat, signaling a cautious buyer return.

Pending sales hit a three-month low as price cuts persist. Here’s what the uneven slowdown means for agents pricing listings in their local markets.

NAR is expanding MLS guidance as federal regulators review antitrust standards affecting listing rules, private marketing, and broker compliance.

A buyer-agent dispute exposes gaps in brokerage release policies, compensation terms, and cancellation procedures firms should review now.

Institutional investor listings more than doubled from February to July, but agents should verify whether the increase is reaching local ZIP codes.

Foreclosure filings are rising, exposing how nonbank mortgage servicers could affect distressed transactions during a deeper housing downturn.

BXP is seeking up to $750M for the 7 Times Square office leasehold, a deal that could test commercial real estate pricing beyond Manhattan.

A new analysis estimates that 9 in 10 homebuyers paid above a competitive mortgage benchmark. Here’s how agents can help buyers compare lender offers and costs.

A Cape Cod lawsuit over a demolished $5.5 million home shows why coastal agents should verify erosion, permits, insurance, and financing risks.

Mortgage rates rose to 6.55%, their highest level of 2026. Here’s how agents should update buyer budgets, preapprovals, and listings.

US foreclosures rose 21% in early 2026, while FHA and VA loans showed greater stress. Agents should watch local distressed inventory.

Kelley Blue Book Homes is expanding into seller leads with ZIP-based subscriptions. Here’s what agents should know before the August rollout.